Electrical Question about Wiring a Solar Water Heating System

How do I install a solar water heating system, in a residential house that already has plumbing points connected and operating….

Electrical Question from Claude about Wiring a Solar Water Heating System
Background: Claude, a Electrician from Nairobi,KenyaQuestion: How do I install a solar water heating system, in a residential house that already has plumbing points connected and operating.

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Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Claude. A solar water heating system typically requires power for a controller. The controller will activate water valves and a pump which will allow water to flow through the exposed solar device or tube system, depending on the specific unit that is being installed.

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